dented oil filter
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 392
Likes: 1
From: central new york
dented oil filter
so yesterday i changed the oil in the bike. after riding around the block there was still an oil trail from the under the filter. so i took my filter wrench and wanted to see if i could just get a little turn out of it. instead i put 2 small dents around the grip part of the filter. i think im gonna change the filter but have any of you ran a filter with dents?
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,223
Likes: 3
From: Peoria, AZ
Was the reason for changing the filter a drip or trail, or did it show up after the filter change out? I'll base my response on the latter: I think you are torquing your filter too much esp. iy you leave dents in the can! By all means buy a new filter (cheap enough), fill some oil in the filter prior to install (will prevent cavitation), and with little run-out at top from this, lubricate the oil ring on the filter. Thread the filter by hand onto the mount until you cannot turn anymore (don't gorilla torque it!), then using your filter wrench, turn another 1/4 turn. I'm too lazy to get up & get my manual to see what the exact HD procedure is but I've been doing this since I was 19-yr old and have never had it go wrong! Good luck with it!
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 392
Likes: 1
From: central new york
thats what i did. and only changing filter beacuse of an oil change. tightend the filter by hand as far as i could then rode it. once i was back i noticed the oil(prob was just from the oil change) but i used the wrench slightly. i will change out the filter but not use the wrench this time
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 287
Likes: 1
From: N. Scottsdale, AZ
No need to change the filter for a small dent, it will not effect efficiency of the filter. Do what was stated above, clean the excess oil from the filter adapter and frame area w/ soap and water. Then go for a ride to check for any leaks.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 10,033
Likes: 29
Trending Topics
May our Moderator Rest in Peace
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 11,386
Likes: 35
From: Rochester, NY
Don't forget to clean the mating surface and put a little clean oil on the filter gasket BEFORE you screw the filter on. If you don't do it, it will often leak a little either because the dirt on the mating surface or the lack of oil on the gasket won't let it seal properly.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jpnelson1978
Oil Archive (no new posts)
3
Jul 24, 2006 06:28 PM
